Neil Young

By

Phil Kuntz

Updated April 28, 1999 12:01 a.m. ET

Upper Darby, Pa.

S olo acoustic shows by rock stars can be a rare treat -- a chance to hear the stark purity of an artist's work in an intimate theater. Backed only by the gentle strumming of a meticulously tuned guitar or the sweet tinkling of a gleaming Steinway baby grand piano, lyrics can be cherished as poetry. The origin of each note can be seen flowing from a ballet of well-practiced fingers.